The Moment Archive

December 14, 2020

Black Lives Matter Today and Always

Over the weekend, white supremacists burned Black Lives Matter flags that belonged to two Black churches in Washington, D.C. during a pro-Trump rally. Earlier this month, Casey Goodson Jr., a Black man, was shot and killed by police while walking into his Columbus, Ohio, home. It’s essential that teachers counter the insidiousness of anti-Blackness and white supremacy with students and affirm that Black lives do matter. These resources can help.

Boy walks past a memorial of candles and roses on the sidewalk on his way to school

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Why Teaching Black Lives Matter Matters | Part I

All educators have the civic responsibility to learn and teach the basic history and tenets of this movement for racial justice.

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Don't Say Nothing

Silence speaks volumes. Our students are listening.

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Adé Hogue

"Black Lives Matter"

December 4, 2020

The 65th Anniversary of the Montgomery Bus Boycott

December 5 marks the 65th anniversary of the start of the Montgomery Bus Boycott. It’s critical not to oversimplify or whitewash this watershed moment. These resources help students contextualize the boycott—and the civil rights movement at large—beyond Rosa Parks’ role, with a focus on women who were also instrumental in sparking change.

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‘Browder v. Gayle’

The most important civil rights case you’ve never heard of.

Civil Rights Movement activists marching over the Edmund Pettus Bridge.

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Five Ways to Avoid Whitewashing the Civil Rights Movement

Going beyond feel-good narratives and examining context helps students learn a fuller and more accurate account of black history, including the often-oversimplified history of the civil rights movement.

November 30, 2020

Native American Heritage Month

As Native American Heritage Month comes to a close, be sure to continue incorporating this history in your curriculum and support Native American students year-round. Use these resources to help students contextualize the true history and contemporary issues of Native peoples.

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With and About: Inviting Contemporary American Indian Peoples Into the Classroom

There’s a long history of U.S. schools failing Indigenous peoples, cultures and histories. In this story, Native parents and educators share examples of how educators and schools still get it wrong—and the steps they can take to fix their mistakes.

Illustration of a river running through untouched American landscape

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Rewriting History—for the Better

More states are including American Indians in their mainstream curricula.

Native Knowledge 360° 2017 Summer Educator Institute | NMAI

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Q&A: Native Knowledge 360°

The same limited stories about American Indians persist in textbooks. The National Museum of the American Indian’s new program is looking to change that.

November 16, 2020

Celebrating Transgender Awareness Week

November 13–19 is Transgender Awareness Week, followed by Transgender Day of Remembrance on November 20. This week, as you celebrate the diverse experiences of the transgender community, use these resources to advocate for trans students and fellow educators, whether you’re teaching in person or remotely.